Liz_Toronto
Member Since: May 25, 2010Reviews
Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation
This is my favourite foundation of all time. It delivers the full coverage that I need in order to cover up acne scars, evens out my skin tone, and stays put throughout the day with minimal touch-ups. And it does it without looking like I'm... +
This is my favourite foundation of all time. It delivers the full coverage that I need in order to cover up acne scars, evens out my skin tone, and stays put throughout the day with minimal touch-ups. And it does it without looking like I'm even wearing any foundation. The texture is light and blends beautifully. It's on the expensive side but the quality impressed me so much that I came back for seconds. I don't like that it doesn't have SPF and the last little bit is hard to get from the bottom of the bottle, but I wear it with either a moisturizer or primer with SPF to compensate, and scrape the last little bit out of the bottle with some QTips and apply with my foundation brush. I like this particularly more in winter time, however, as it seems to adapt well to my skin condition in cold seasons. I try to switch to a lighter coverage in the summer. -
pHisoderm Normal to Oily Skin Cleanser
Maybe I'm not giving a fair review because I haven't tried it long enough, but there's a reason for that. It tastes awful!!! I don't mean to taste it, of course, but sometimes the cleanser slips into my mouth while I'm washing... +
Maybe I'm not giving a fair review because I haven't tried it long enough, but there's a reason for that. It tastes awful!!! I don't mean to taste it, of course, but sometimes the cleanser slips into my mouth while I'm washing and I don't even notice it with other products, but Phisoderm is the worst. It's also incredibly liquid-y and milky, so invariably, it will end up on my lips at some point and I can't get rid of the taste of it. Not worth the trouble for me. However, my skin felt fine and possibly even good. -
Benefit Cosmetics Some Kind-A Gorgeous Foundation
I like this product but it's not suited for my skin type (oily). It doesn't have the coverage I need nor the durability. However, it does even out your skin tone with a very light coverage and is dewy enough to give you that glow. I have... +
I like this product but it's not suited for my skin type (oily). It doesn't have the coverage I need nor the durability. However, it does even out your skin tone with a very light coverage and is dewy enough to give you that glow. I have to constantly touch up and blot, but I can see that it'll be a great product for those with dry skin needing just a slight touch to even out their skin tone. -
Cargo Oil-Free Foundation
I got this at Sephora for half price as they were phasing out the brand, but I'm so glad I can get more of it from The Bay (in Canada). It's a really great light-medium coverage foundation. Goes on super smoothly and blends incredibly. I... +
I got this at Sephora for half price as they were phasing out the brand, but I'm so glad I can get more of it from The Bay (in Canada). It's a really great light-medium coverage foundation. Goes on super smoothly and blends incredibly. I don't feel like I'm wearing any makeup when I put this on. It's sheerer than the foundations I usually wear, but I like to use this on the days when I want a more natural, bare look and not bother with covering up every tiny little imperfection. The texture is unbelievable - I totally recommend this! -
L'Oreal Paris True Match Blush
I'm a huge fan of the L'Oreal True Match products and own 3 different shades of this blush. If you pick out the shade that happens to be your perfect match, it looks awesome and does wonders to sculpt and add a pretty flush to your face... +
I'm a huge fan of the L'Oreal True Match products and own 3 different shades of this blush. If you pick out the shade that happens to be your perfect match, it looks awesome and does wonders to sculpt and add a pretty flush to your face. However, I also picked 2 which were several shades darker than my natural blush tone, and while they look great, I have to be very careful in how I deposit the colour. Apply sparingly, then add more as necessary. Good quality blush that blends well. Lasts about 7 hours without touch-up. -
Burt's Bees Pomegranate Moisturizing Lip Balm
This is a great alternative to the balms where you have to dip your finger in. My lips are super dry and chapsticks don't do anything for me at all, but I find that this product has enough natural oils in it to keep my lips from chapping and... +
This is a great alternative to the balms where you have to dip your finger in. My lips are super dry and chapsticks don't do anything for me at all, but I find that this product has enough natural oils in it to keep my lips from chapping and imparts just a slight tint of pink to add a picture of health also. I really like the smell of it, too, but I know it bothers some other people out there, as anything with a scent does. I like that it's portable and easy to swipe on versus opening a tin lid and dipping your finger into a balm. This is the only chapstick-like product that I own. I plan on getting another one when I'm done with the current tube. -
Smiths Rosebud Salve
I love my rosebud salve. I'm actually of the opinion that this is overpriced, but the packaging and the pretty pink colour totally makes me happy - so I find myself replacing it as soon as I'm done with a tin. The texture is exactly the... +
I love my rosebud salve. I'm actually of the opinion that this is overpriced, but the packaging and the pretty pink colour totally makes me happy - so I find myself replacing it as soon as I'm done with a tin. The texture is exactly the same as Vaseline and both do exactly the same thing to my lips, which are always super dry and chapped. But it's just not the same digging into a giant tub of Vaseline versus delicately twisting off the tin cap of the rosebud salve and dipping your pinky finger into the pretty pink balm. I'm peeved that the price of this thing is continually rising due to its increasing popularity. I do love it but if they don't stop raising the price, I may just go back to my unromantic tub of Vaseline. -
Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser
This is a pretty good cleanser. It gets rid of dirt and makeup, doesn't irritate eyes or skin, and even smells nice. I don't see a particular difference in my skin by having used it, but it doesn't harm and it's definitely one of... +
This is a pretty good cleanser. It gets rid of dirt and makeup, doesn't irritate eyes or skin, and even smells nice. I don't see a particular difference in my skin by having used it, but it doesn't harm and it's definitely one of the better facial cleansers out there. I would default to this if I didn't love my Cetaphil so much. -
Olay Daily Facials Express Wipes
This is the stuff a lazy girl's dreams are made of. I was addicted to these for a while because I literally did not have to wash my face. I used it at the end of the day, using one sheet to wipe all the make up off, and a second sheet to... +
This is the stuff a lazy girl's dreams are made of. I was addicted to these for a while because I literally did not have to wash my face. I used it at the end of the day, using one sheet to wipe all the make up off, and a second sheet to really make sure all traces of makeup were gone. I think that the second sheet also exfoliated my face a little since I was scrubbing so much. I never broke out or had acne problems by using these nightly. The only reason I stopped was to stop being lazy and to stop spending money on moist towelettes! But these are a lifesaver for those nights when you can't drag yourself to the bathroom... and it's definitely better than falling sleep with a face full of makeup. Oh, and it takes away every trace of mascara, too. Not sure how it will hold up against the new waterproof makeup out there, but I get the feeling it might do just fine. -
Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
I really don't think that anyone can lose with Cetaphil. It's my daily cleanser for both morning and night, and also serves as a makeup remover in a pinch. I may stray from time to time while testing out other products, but whenever my... +
I really don't think that anyone can lose with Cetaphil. It's my daily cleanser for both morning and night, and also serves as a makeup remover in a pinch. I may stray from time to time while testing out other products, but whenever my face reacts badly or is in need of calming, I end up coming back to Cetaphil. I always make sure to have one handy in the house. It's just as good as a more expensive brand such as Philosophy's Purity Made Simple - I honestly don't see the difference between them. They're both great, but if you're looking for something more cost-effective, there's nothing to lose by trying Cetaphil. It's super gentle but still leaves your skin feeling clean. I have oily skin and use it once in the morning and once in the evening (in the evening used in conjunction with a light scrub to get all the makeup off). It's great stuff. -
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